Support Worker - Female

Caretech UK Ltd; Lowton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker to join our Royston Close service in Wigan, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks, and promote independence within a safe, supportive setting.

The role requires flexible rota hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. A 42-hour week is typical on a permanent full-time contract, with an hourly rate of £13.45 and additional sleep-in pay.

Qualifications

• Care sector experience is essential.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF in Social Care.
• Good communication and written abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments, and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Care sector experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 QCF in Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - Female

Location - Wigan

£13.45 per hour - £7.60 per waking night sleep

Permanent | Full-time | 42 hours per week plus (rota-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Wigan, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. If you are experienced in care, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Royston Close

Royle Close is a registered Supported Living Service made up of self-contained flats, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts


• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.


• Holidays and short breaks


• Walks in the local park and community


• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans


• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required


• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing


• Support activities, appointments, and community access


• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team


• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Care sector experience is essential


• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)


• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis


• Drivers desirable but not essential


• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus


• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays


• Free DBS Check


• Blue Light Card


• Stakeholder Pension


• Free Employee Assistance Programme


• Annual Employee Awards Evening


• Employee Recognition Schemes


• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level


• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly


• Positive


• Innovative


• Empowering


• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.